Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by 
pjohnsongolf 
This is my current Top 100 albums. My knowledge of music is expanding daily. I am a young 20 year old from small town Idaho but am far from a typical Idaho kid culturally and politically. This website has helped me so much and I’m grateful for all the amazing users on here!
Edit* As of 3/18/21 this will be limited to 1 album per artist
P.S. I am trying to make this as diverse as possible. (So there isn't a billion prog, Weezer, and Radiohead albums)
- Chart updated: 03/19/2023 23:45
- (Created: 06/30/2018 19:43).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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Favorite Track- Dogs
This album is inspired by Animal farm and political corruption. As a fan of Orwell’s work and prog this naturally draws me in. In my opinion this is Pink Floyd’s best work. Although this is prominently a Roger Waters album I think Gilmour shines more than ever here. From the soul separating solos on Dogs and powerful riffs on Pigs I have yet to find an album with as impressive guitar licks as this has. Along with incredible lyrics from Waters this album is definitely my favorite progressive rock album. [First added to this chart: 08/08/2018]
This album is inspired by Animal farm and political corruption. As a fan of Orwell’s work and prog this naturally draws me in. In my opinion this is Pink Floyd’s best work. Although this is prominently a Roger Waters album I think Gilmour shines more than ever here. From the soul separating solos on Dogs and powerful riffs on Pigs I have yet to find an album with as impressive guitar licks as this has. Along with incredible lyrics from Waters this album is definitely my favorite progressive rock album. [First added to this chart: 08/08/2018]
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1977
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Favorite Track- Weird Fishes / Arpeggi
My favorite Radiohead album varies all the time. While their greatest album is most definitely Ok Computer this is the one I can listen to without getting tired of it. This is the perfect blend of their alternative rock from OK Computer and their experimentation of electronic music on Kid A. I can get lost in these songs forever. [First added to this chart: 07/01/2018]
My favorite Radiohead album varies all the time. While their greatest album is most definitely Ok Computer this is the one I can listen to without getting tired of it. This is the perfect blend of their alternative rock from OK Computer and their experimentation of electronic music on Kid A. I can get lost in these songs forever. [First added to this chart: 07/01/2018]
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2007
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[First added to this chart: 06/12/2022]
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1977
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Favorite Track- 21st Century Schizoid Man
Damn, this is a gem. The first time I listened to this was after risking it and purchasing it on vinyl because they weren’t digital yet. I was blown away by this record and the fact that this happened in the 60s. [First added to this chart: 10/06/2018]
Damn, this is a gem. The first time I listened to this was after risking it and purchasing it on vinyl because they weren’t digital yet. I was blown away by this record and the fact that this happened in the 60s. [First added to this chart: 10/06/2018]
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1969
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Favorite Track - Basketball Shoes
This will likely keep moving up. I understand that this album as been hyped to high heaven and back everywhere you look. But this album combines all of my favorite genres together for a remarkable journey. There is not much more I can mention other this album as helped me through a mentally challenging early 2022. [First added to this chart: 04/17/2022]
This will likely keep moving up. I understand that this album as been hyped to high heaven and back everywhere you look. But this album combines all of my favorite genres together for a remarkable journey. There is not much more I can mention other this album as helped me through a mentally challenging early 2022. [First added to this chart: 04/17/2022]
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2022
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Favorite Track- Bigmouth Strikes Again
The Smiths do something special to you. They make you not want to stop listening to them. Although my favorite Smiths tracks aren't on this album this is definitely their most cohesive and best album. [First added to this chart: 07/11/2018]
The Smiths do something special to you. They make you not want to stop listening to them. Although my favorite Smiths tracks aren't on this album this is definitely their most cohesive and best album. [First added to this chart: 07/11/2018]
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1986
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Favorite Track- Day of the Lords
Atmosphere is king in music and turns out to be a good song too. [First added to this chart: 09/17/2018]
Atmosphere is king in music and turns out to be a good song too. [First added to this chart: 09/17/2018]
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1979
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[First added to this chart: 12/04/2020]
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1993
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Favorite Track - Title Track
After my senior year of high school I went through a mega prog phase. I was convinced that it was the peak of music. I have since repented but this album remains as one of my favorite albums. [First added to this chart: 10/06/2018]
After my senior year of high school I went through a mega prog phase. I was convinced that it was the peak of music. I have since repented but this album remains as one of my favorite albums. [First added to this chart: 10/06/2018]
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1972
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Favorite Track - Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating Through Space
I listened to this album for the first time while I laid in bed with covid so I have unique bond with it. Truly one of the best albums of the 90s. [First added to this chart: 02/09/2021]
I listened to this album for the first time while I laid in bed with covid so I have unique bond with it. Truly one of the best albums of the 90s. [First added to this chart: 02/09/2021]
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1997
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 6 | 6% | |
| 1970s | 12 | 12% | |
| 1980s | 7 | 7% | |
| 1990s | 24 | 24% | |
| 2000s | 24 | 24% | |
| 2010s | 20 | 20% | |
| 2020s | 7 | 7% |
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| Joy Division | 1 | 1% | |
| Brand New | 1 | 1% | |
| DJ Shadow | 1 | 1% | |
| Talking Heads | 1 | 1% | |
| The Stooges | 1 | 1% | |
| Can | 1 | 1% | |
| Black Midi | 1 | 1% | |
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57 | 57% | |
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27 | 27% | |
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4 | 4% | |
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3 | 3% | |
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1 | 1% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 56 from 88th to 32nd Donuts by J Dilla |
| Up 22 from 46th to 24th Souvlaki by Slowdive |
| Up 1 from 22nd to 21st Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven by Godspeed You! Black Emperor |
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| Down 2 from 27th to 29th In The Aeroplane Over The Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel |
| Down 2 from 31st to 33rd Teen Dream by Beach House |
| Down 2 from 32nd to 34th I Could Live In Hope by Low |
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90/100 | 09/02/2023 04:50 | LoxiasV | | 89/100 |
85/100 | 09/01/2023 21:00 | Moondance | | 84/100 |
90/100 | 09/01/2023 20:08 | Johnnyo | | 80/100 |
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This chart is rated in the top 1% of all charts on BestEverAlbums.com. This chart has a Bayesian average rating of 91.4/100, a mean average of 92.6/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 92.6/100. The standard deviation for this chart is 6.3.
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From ForegroundNoise 03/07/2024 13:32
ForegroundNoise 03/07/2024 13:32
Damn, my comment from a few years ago kinda sucked didn't it. This is a great chart, keep it up!
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90/100
From LoxiasV 09/02/2023 04:50
<3 good list
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85/100
From Moondance 09/01/2023 21:06
I like the 1 artist rule as it gives breadth to your chart. Also like that you have discovered Australian artists - your selections are great! We only have 2 albums in common - Grace & Remain In Light - but given that I could be your granddad, I wouldn't expect anything different. Enjoy & embrace your musical journey through life - it will always bring rich rewards.
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90/100
From Johnnyo 09/01/2023 20:09
Great chart and the notes really add depth to your picks. Great stuff
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90/100
From mrmcrook 11/23/2022 00:09
I like your notes. They always give a good personal touch to any chart.
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From 
seb7 06/02/2021 17:40
seb7 06/02/2021 17:40
Flower Boy is not better than Igor, but I really like this list anyways. Very eclectic and reflects your taste very well.
Edit: I love all the picks and the Injury Reserve inclusion really sold me on this chart!!!!
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85/100
From 
Jbalbinolr 05/02/2021 23:40
Jbalbinolr 05/02/2021 23:40
A Pixies-lover love-letter to great-music.
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90/100
From 
sssvnnn 02/19/2021 10:44
sssvnnn 02/19/2021 10:44
I like your chart.
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90/100
From 
Mercury 02/17/2021 17:12
Mercury 02/17/2021 17:12
Thanks for your kind words on my 2021 chart. This chart is coming along quite nicely.
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From pjohnsongolf 12/21/2020 00:44
pjohnsongolf 12/21/2020 00:44
Man this kid has basic taste in music
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